"I still want to know, why is there magic in this world?" Ian bumped in the carriage, looking at the countryside scenery on both sides of the road.

"A long, long time ago, before the art of papermaking, it is said that there was a group of people who traveled around the land of Manda, telling the same story, one, a story of magic. Nemesis sat upright, and Ian could only ask him questions about the world for the time being: "The original story is no longer known, but the end result is that when a nobleman from the House of Lords went to make a fuss, he said that there is magic in the world." ”

"And everybody believed?"

"Yes, the results of the vote, the majority of people who think he is not lying. ”

Ian blushed his cheeks, stroking the brand-new carriage. Last night, Gu Fei'er's moves were seen by him, and without those cumbersome spells and gestures, almost instantly, magic appeared in front of him.

What about the laws of physics, what about the relationship between matter and energy?

"And then? Why wouldn't the world be ruled by magic? If magic really could do anything. ”

"Because of the supplementary description made by the Panicker, it is said that the Panic lasted for a whole year, and the House of Lords kept asking him to make additional descriptions, and eventually, magic became a profession that required a lot of effort and talent, and it was almost impossible to learn magic unless it was a wise man. And if you want to rule Manda with magic, it is even more impossible. ”

"There is only one country here, and as long as everyone lives in a stable life, it doesn't matter who rules it. Ian saw the town in the distance, it was almost noon, and it was said that it would be another afternoon's walk to the Black Tower.

Ian changed course and got closer to the town. He still has a little money on him, although it is not much for the nobles, but he can buy a little something.

But no sooner had the carriage stepped into the gravel path than a violent tremor came, and Nemesis lifted the curtain to protect Ian in front of him.

A huge lump of iron, blocking the way. It was covered in iron sheets stitched together with rivets, and its head looked like a boiler with steam bubbling from it.

This type of robot, of course, also only exists in Ian's fantasy.

"You ...... Who is it?" the tin robot spoke slowly, sounding like cinders rolling in a boiler.

"I am Ian IV, Thurudeman Ian. Ian showed off his family crest: "I want to go in and buy something." ”

Ian ...... IV. Ah, I know you...... Please come in, please come in, be careful that the carriage crushes on the squirrels, they sometimes jump into the road. "The robot looks bulky, but its attitude is very deferential. It made way for Ian and hid in the grass beside him again.

Before Ian could drive into the town in confusion, suddenly, a rapid steam hum resounded in the sky, a smell different from the old English town, and came to his face.

"Ian IV! Ian IV!" a foul mechanical voice sounded overhead, and before the windows of the houses on either side could open, several birds perched on the edge of the windows had already flown out. But Ian took a closer look, and the birds turned out to be mechanical creatures, not real creatures.

In the air, there was a faint smell of gasoline.

Pimples pimples.

The sound of metal clashing sounded on the street corner, and there were resounds in all directions, and suddenly a man riding a bicycle-like thing in the originally empty street crashed into the carriage. But when it was about to collide, it bounced off the ground, and the cyclist jumped into the air, grabbed the handlebar with his right hand and pressed the button, and the transportation tool under him instantly shrank to the size of a suitcase.

Or a folding bike? Ian didn't have any surprises, just squinted at the youth rushing to the front. They still let their carriages and stand honestly on both sides of the street.

"Ian IV?!Are you Ian IV?"

Ian parked his car in the square, and at the age of fourteen, he showed remarkable maturity and calmness, which was rightfully seen by the onlookers.

They were shocked by what had happened to the Ian family, and even more shocked by the fact that Ian IV was generously here.

"Yes, I am. Ian jumped out of the car.

At this moment, the crowd was boiling.

"May I ask if what you said in the House of Lords is true!"

"Are you really okay? where's your father?!"

Everyone stepped forward with a big mouth, making Ian feel like he was back on Earth for a press conference. Soon, he raised his small fist above his head, and everyone fell silent in an instant.

"I can answer your questions, but can you provide a place to eat?"

Kars glanced at his master, who was not afraid of heaven and earth, and was still a little worried. After all, when he walked out of the House of Lords before, he was shot in the head with a sniper rifle.

Twenty minutes later, Ian was crowded into a tavern.

"I'll give you half an hour, and as compensation, can you bring me some meat?" Ian saw that the wine cabinet in front of him was full of all kinds of rough machinery, and the bartender was grabbing a bottle of wine with an auxiliary robotic arm, and glanced at Ian.

"The lemon juice was fine, thank you. Ian added.

"Young Master, we don't need to answer their questions. Kars whispered in Ian's ear.

"It's okay, mainly, it saves money. Ian whispered back, and flapped Kars's wing, who was already frozen in place like a fossil.

After saying this, Ian turned around and raised his glass in a dashing manner, and the awkward atmosphere of the tavern was broken by his smile, and it became lively for a moment.

Word of Ian IV's arrival in the town quickly spreads, and the three outer floors of the tavern are surrounded by a crowd of people who are recording Ian and the others' conversations.

"I'm sure I'm telling the truth, I don't need to ask anymore, the content of the panic is the truth, next!" Ian sent a steak to his mouth, the juice overflowed, the black pepper of this world is still the flavor of the earth.

"Can you tell you what you think about what happened to your family? Do you know who did it?"

"I don't know, I don't remember at all. Ian's eyes flashed with sincerity: "You can think of me as the new Ian IV." ”

As soon as these words came out, there was an uproar, but soon, many people showed thoughtful expressions, which was not surprising.

They are considering the truth of this sentence.

"I wanted to ask you. Ian pointed to the robotic arm behind the bartender and asked, "Where did these things come from?"

"West...... Side. "Some people say it in a nutshell.

"East?" asked Ian, tilting his head.

"Uh......"

"It looks like it's east. Ian slowly grasped the trick.

If you don't see through, even if you delay things, others will not blame you, but blame those who can't see through the lies.

"Almost all of them are purchased from the city of Kotte, these machines are convenient, and they have always been like this, and they are constantly updating these products. ”

"But I see that there are traces of repair, and if something goes wrong, do you have to transport it back to be repaired?" the young Ian chewed on the steak and said slowly, "If you can fix it yourself, you will definitely copy it." But I just want to know, is this technique more convenient than magic?"

"Magic?" the man laughed, "how can that thing be used?" only the people in the Black Tower value magic as a treasure, but if it is out of the Black Tower, Ian ...... Sir, no one will use it. ”

"Why?"

"If you want to learn a spell, you have to read a book that thick. One person made an exaggerated gesture: "It's not worth it." ”

"Come, tell me more. Ian smiled kindly the whole time, but everyone was resigned and shuddered.

Half an hour later, armed with food and juice from the villagers, young Ian continued north. Before leaving, they asked where they were, and Ian told him the truth, saying that he would go to the Black Tower to find his butler.

"Aren't they farmers who can only farm the land, and the government has no restrictions on the trade and research of such mechanical tools?" the carriage jolted, and Ian was in the right mood.

"The City Council of Cotter manages itself, and they have set up a committee for the management of prohibited materials, and the president is also knighted as an earl. If someone studies military weapons, they receive sanctions from law enforcers. Nemesis said.

"How do you run the House of Lords?"

"The economy and culture are under the control of the House of Lords. The pulp needed by the Black Tower, the materials needed by the city of Kote, and the financial loans needed for the establishment of the company were all controlled by the Fittier family. And all school-age children need to be educated by the House of Lords, and all drawings of the House of Lords have backups, including patents. ”

"Although the sparrow is small, it has all kinds of organs. Ian sighed.

The world was more chaotic than he had imagined, but human ingenuity had struck a balance in the midst of it. Several forces have their own strengths, but they contain each other, especially the nobles and ministers headed by the upper house, the power is monstrous, but the country is running well, it has to be said that it is a miracle.

However, his father's death may say something. Behind the seeming enthusiasm of these people, there may be more hidden secrets. It's like when he lied in the House of Lords, and felt that everyone had two faces.

As Nemesis said, culture and economy are the two pillars of the House of Lords. Politics and military affairs, that is the last resort.

And now, the power of the Ian family is shattered. If you want to find your housekeeper, the young master still needs to go out in person.

But fortunately, there were no sniper rifles waiting for him any longer along the way.

The old horse in front of him walked from morning to evening, and Ian finally saw the black tower he was looking for.

Looking from afar, this minaret is hundreds of meters high, surrounded by green water, and the scenery is pleasant.

A few hundred meters away from the Black Tower, someone had already stopped him.

"Ian IV?" The mage in front of him flipped through the suspended code and directly recognized Ian's family crest.

Ian just nodded, the other party didn't make any extra movements, and with a slight wave of his hand, the silver-white door in front of him automatically opened, and a small black token was suspended beside him, with Ian's name written on it.

It was already evening, and as the sun was setting, the lights in the distant courtyard were automatically turned on, illuminating Ian's way forward.

Here, including the area of hundreds of kilometers behind the tower, belongs to the Black Tower.

Ian felt something familiar, but couldn't tell, until he saw a hurried figure walk past him, and the feeling grew stronger.

"Gu Feier, why are you here?"

"Ian IV, my God, why are you here!?" Gu Feier looked up, looking tired.

"I thought you weren't in charge of the Black Tower?"

"What are you kidding, I don't have to go to school, do you think I'm idle to lie to you?" After saying this, Gu Feier held the lunch box, leaving Ian to sit in the carriage by himself, feeling like he was in a different world.

What the hell, go to school?